The first stage in a butterfly's life cycle is egg stage. In this stage the butterfly is simply just an egg that an adult butterfly has laid on a leaf to grow.

Once the egg has hatched a small caterpillar appears from it. This caterpillar is very hungry, and will spend most of its time munching on leaves.

As the caterpillar continues to grow it will shed its skin. Once it has shed its skin for the last time it becomes a.......